The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991), PG-13, 1 hr 25 min

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

Franchise: The Naked Gun
Franchise #: 2 of 4
Year: 1991
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Total Runtime: 85 minutes

Tagline: “If you only see one movie this year... you need to get out more often.”

Main Cast
Leslie Nielsen as Lt. Frank Drebin
Priscilla Presley as Jane Spencer
George Kennedy as Capt. Ed Hocken
O.J. Simpson as Det. Nordberg
Richard Griffiths as Dr. Albert Meinheimer
Robert Goulet as Quentin Hapsburg

Reviews
Synopsis
Frank Drebin is back, and he's more clueless than ever. This time, he’s caught up in a plot to sabotage renewable energy. Naturally, his investigation involves breaking windows, crashing dinners, impersonating scientists, and trying to win Jane back. It's wall-to-wall absurdity, just like the first movie.

Overview
While not as fresh as the original, The Smell of Fear still delivers consistent laughs. It sticks to the franchise’s recipe of rapid-fire gags and outrageous physical comedy. Leslie Nielsen’s timing is perfect, and the supporting cast plays it just as straight, which only adds to the humor. It's a worthy sequel that doesn’t overthink itself.

Family Friendliness
Like the first film, this one keeps things cheeky rather than dirty. There are suggestive jokes, some slapstick violence, and romantic themes, but no real profanity or graphic content. Still PG-13, best for teens and adults who can appreciate silly innuendo without taking it seriously.

Christian Perspective
Again, not a spiritual film, but not a morally offensive one either. Christians looking for thoughtful content won’t find much here—but if you’re in the mood for some old-school, light-hearted fun, this comedy doesn’t cross serious lines. It's goofy, not godless.

Critics Ratings
IMDb: 6.9/10 – IMDb
Rotten Tomatoes (Critics): 57% – RT
Rotten Tomatoes (Audience): 61%
Metacritic: 65/100
Dove Foundation: Not Dove-approved (due to adult humor)
My Rating: 8/10 – A solid sequel with just enough dumb fun

Notable Scenes
Dinner Date Disaster: Drebin clumsily tries to reconnect with Jane while destroying a fancy restaurant
White House Tour Scene: Frank goes undercover and leaves chaos in his wake
Wheelchair Chase: A slow-speed chase between Drebin and the villain in a wheelchair—classic visual gag
Ending with the President: Includes a hilarious take on political satire at a science press conference

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